Tuesdays w/ Con ≈ Training Mentally, Physically and Spontaneously
Today we are going to get the low down on training mentally, physically and spontaneously to be the best lacrosse players we can be.
Chris Bocklet on Success, Motivation & Setting Goals
We sat down with pro lacrosse player Chris Bocklet to talk about his career which has been built on conscious hard work and constant preparation.
It All Starts With the Squat
Lacrosse athletes—and all athletes in general—will benefit from progressing into heavy squats. While enticing, the road to big weight on the bar starts by mastering unloaded movement mechanics first.
How to Lift for Bigger Hits
Today’s #WorkoutWednesday post is focused on how to lift weights to be more explosive, resulting in bigger hits on the lacrosse field.
STOP These 3 Performance-Wrecking Mistakes
Injuries on the lacrosse field are, unfortunately, part of the game. It’s the same for any sport that involves contact, especially one where physicality is necessary to compete. While some elements of the game are unavoidable, what can make the difference in keeping you healthy and safe on the field is to focus on reducing […]
Best Bodyweight Exercises for Lacrosse
Whether you’re traveling, spending a week at grandma’s in the country, or stuck in an east Turkish prison, there is always time for some bodyweight training to maintain your strength.
How to Build Grip Strength
Forearm and grip strength are often overlooked in a lacrosse athlete’s training plan—but definitely shouldn’t be. The muscles of the hand and forearm are the final point at which energy is transferred from your body into the stick.
This Is Why You’re Not Getting Stronger!
I’m shedding the light on reasons why you might not be getting stronger in the gym!
4 Common Training Mistakes and How to Improve!
Unless you are working with a strength coach, chances are you don’t have too much guidance in your off-season training. This can lead to a lot of common mistakes that many athletes make when trying to develop their fitness for the upcoming season.
Improving Acceleration Through Basic Training
While being fast is important for lacrosse, is speed really the main performance trait we should be training? How often do lacrosse players achieve top speed in a game? More often than not, a lacrosse athlete is either accelerating or decelerating in the midst of the game play.
3 Exercises to Help Keep You Injury-Free
Even though the game is tough on the body, there are some proactive steps you can take to make sure you avoid truly catastrophic injuries like ACL tears or pulled hamstrings. The key is making sure your body is operating with proper mechanics and structural integrity, and having the mental awareness to move your body in safe patterns.
Using Yoga to Benefit Athletics
Yoga. It used to be what you thought girls did instead of lifting weights, but it’s way more than that.
I was fortunate enough to be exposed to yoga at a young age when my mom dragged me to a class one Sunday morning in 7th grade. For the first 15 minutes, I could not stop laughing because I couldn’t take it seriously. I was immature, ignorant, and naïve.